CVE-2003-1135

Name: CVE-2003-1135
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.52%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-1135 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Yahoo! Messenger 5.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a file send request (sendfile) with a large number of "%" (percent) characters after the Yahoo ID.. EPSS estimates a 4.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Yahoo! Messenger 5.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a file send request (sendfile) with a large number of "%" (percent) characters after the Yahoo ID.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.52%

90.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yahoo	Messenger	5.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/342472Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8894Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/342472Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8894Exploit

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1135?

How severe is CVE-2003-1135?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1135 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1135?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST